Daily dose of cute: 7 cuddle-hungry puppies to adopt now in and around New Orleans
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Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some cuddle-hungry puppies? There are dozens of deserving puppies up for adoption at animal shelters in and around New Orleans.
Animal shelters work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of puppies currently available for adoption.
Tramp, retriever
Tramp is a male retriever puppy being kept at Louisiana SPCA.
His vaccinations are up to date, and he's been neutered. He still needs some guidance on proper house training.
There's no information on Tramp's profile about how he does with children or other animals, so it's worth asking Louisiana SPCA directly.
Read more about how to adopt Tramp at Petfinder.
Polly, shepherd mix
Polly is a female shepherd puppy staying at Take Paws Rescue.
Polly is a social animal — she'll get along great with your children, dogs and cats. She has all of her shots, but she hasn't been spayed yet. She still needs some guidance on proper house training.
From Polly's caretaker:
This is Polly! Polly and her siblings were recently rescued, all alone and unsocialized puppies, scared of anything other than each other. She’s about 14 lbs now- and will be about 40 lbs. She is around 3 months old. She’s very sweet and her foster says she is the most patient pup she has ever seen. She’s still shy, but is slowly coming around. With the right love and patience, she will be an amazing family pet!
Read more about how to adopt Polly at Petfinder.
Boomer, golden retriever and black Labrador retriever mix
Boomer is a male golden retriever and black Labrador retriever puppy currently housed at Louisiana SPCA.
He has all of his shots, and he's been neutered. He's still working on getting house trained.
Contact Louisiana SPCA for information about Boomer's compatibility with kids and other pets.
From Boomer's caretaker:
Meet Boomer! This adorable mixed breed puppy would love to find a family that will give him tons of love, attention and playtime. He is being treated for a fungal infection called ringworm that is very common in puppies. He is already about halfway through the treatment, and the Louisiana SPCA will provide the medication for the rest of the treatment. This puppy will also receive a free retest at the end of her treatment to make sure that the treatment was successful.
Read more about how to adopt Boomer at Petfinder.
Jasper, shepherd mix
Jasper is a male shepherd puppy currently residing at Take Paws Rescue.
Jasper plays well with others — he gets along well with cats, dogs and children. He has all of his shots, but he hasn't been neutered yet. He still needs some guidance on proper house training.
From Jasper's caretaker:
This is Jasper! Jasper and his siblings were recently rescued, all alone and unsocialized puppies, scared of anything other than each other. He is about 15 lbs now and will be about 40 lbs fully grown. He is around three months old. He’s still shy, but is slowly coming around. He has no problem following around his foster’s large dog though; he loves having friends! With the right love and patience, he will be an amazing family pet!
Read more about how to adopt Jasper at Petfinder.
Sally, American Staffordshire terrier mix
Sally is a female American Staffordshire terrier puppy being kept at Take Paws Rescue.
Sally is ready to make friends — she's happy to keep company with other dogs. She has all of her shots, but she hasn't been spayed yet. She's already house trained.
From Sally's caretaker:
Hello, my name is Sandy, or as my new foster brothers call me, Sally. I’m a Silly Sally! I’m eight months old, 30 lbs, super friendly, great with kids, great with dogs, great in a crate, knows simple commands, and so far seems to be housebroken! She loves snuggles and playing with her new foster sister and human brothers and her tail NEVER stops wagging! She’s pretty much the perfect dog for anyone!
Read more about how to adopt Sally at Petfinder.
Greta, shepherd mix
Greta is a female shepherd puppy being kept at Take Paws Rescue.
Greta plays well with others — she'll get along great with other dogs. She's vaccinated, but she hasn't been spayed yet. She has work to do on house training etiquette.
Read more about how to adopt Greta at Petfinder.
Kit Kat, Labrador retriever mix
Kit Kat is a female Labrador retriever puppy being cared for at Take Paws Rescue.
Kit Kat is a social butterfly — she's happy to keep company with other dogs. She already has all of her shots, but she hasn't been spayed yet. She is already house trained.
From Kit Kat's caretaker:
This is Kit Kat! She is medium sized and approximately 7-8 months old. Kit Kat was owner surrendered to a shelter, left alone in a cage and in a place she’d never known. She shook in her kennel for days before we were able to get her out, and the moment she was her personality blossomed out! The shelter was left with no info: no name, age, nothing. But we are determined to show Kit Kat what a true family love is like! Please consider making her a part of your family. She is ever deserving!
Read more about how to adopt Kit Kat at Petfinder.
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